Joseph Counts
Wheatridge,CO
Summary
Dynamic Carpenter Foreman with extensive experience at FCI Constructors, excelling in team leadership and safety compliance. Proven track record in enhancing workflow efficiency and mentoring junior carpenters. Skilled in blueprint reading and concrete formwork, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and adherence to project specifications. Committed to fostering a safe and productive work environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Carpenter
Howell Construction
Denver, CO
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinated communication between subcontractors and project managers to streamline workflow and address challenges promptly.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures to enhance construction efficiency and minimize rework on projects.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by Action.
- Conducted thorough site inspections to maintain quality control standards across all aspects of construction projects.
- Achieved high-quality construction results through strict adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Reduced project delays by proactively identifying potential issues and devising effective solutions in a timely manner.
- Oversaw daily operations on job site, ensuring all tasks were completed efficiently.
- Conducted quality control inspections, ensuring workmanship met or exceeded industry standards.
Carpenter Foreman
FCI Constructors
Frederick, CO
01.2025 - Current
- Supervised carpentry team to ensure adherence to project specifications and safety protocols.
- Coordinated material deliveries and managed inventory levels for efficient workflow.
- Trained new carpenters on tools, techniques, and workplace safety standards.
- Conducted quality inspections of completed work to maintain high craftsmanship standards.
- Implemented best practices for tool maintenance and safety compliance across the crew.
- Communicated effectively with subcontractors and clients to align project expectations.
- Streamlined processes to improve efficiency in daily operations and reduce downtime.
- Mentored junior carpenters to develop their skills, ensuring a well-trained workforce for future projects.
Journeyman Carpenter
Hathaway Dinwiddie
01.2018 - 01.2025
- Constructed frameworks, walls, and roofs using various materials to meet project specifications.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely completion of carpentry tasks.
- Operated power tools and equipment safely for efficient construction processes.
- Trained apprentices on carpentry techniques and safety protocols to enhance team skills.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Demonstrated versatility as a journeyman carpenter with experience in both rough framing and finish work across diverse construction environments.
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
Apprentice Carpenter
Mcclone Construction
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Constructed and assembled concrete forms for various structural projects using industry-standard tools.
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure precise measurements and alignment of formwork.
- Inspected completed formwork to verify compliance with design specifications and safety regulations.
- Prepared detailed layouts and blueprints for complex concrete structures, ensuring accuracy throughout construction phases.
- Enhanced job site safety by diligently inspecting formwork assemblies to ensure proper alignment and support.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between phases of the construction process by coordinating efforts with steel reinforcement installers and concrete finishers.
- Maximized material usage through careful planning and precise measurements of lumber for custom concrete form construction.
- Maintained organized workspaces by implementing effective inventory management practices and ensuring tools were always readily available.
Education
Journeyman Licence - Carpentry
Carpenters Union
San Francisco, CA01-2018
Skills
- Safety processes and procedures
- Blueprint reading
- Asta power project
- Schedule management
- Assignment delegation
- Time and material estimates
- General carpentry
- Project planning
- Codes compliance
- Job site inspection
- Decision-making
- Quality assurance
- Risk management
- Attention to detail
- Construction supervision
- Lean construction
- Field documentation
- Subcontractor coordination
- Scheduling expertise
- Willingness to learn
Certification
Osha 30
First aid cpr
Procore superintendent
Procore quality and safety
Carpenters union leadership training
Agc foundations of lean construction
Construction project scheduling
Complete primavera p6 training
Bluebeam revu for construction managers
Microsoft excel for construction management
Rough terrain forklift
Timeline
Lead Carpenter
Howell Construction
01.2026 - Current
Carpenter Foreman
FCI Constructors
01.2025 - Current
Journeyman Carpenter
Hathaway Dinwiddie
01.2018 - 01.2025
Apprentice Carpenter
Mcclone Construction
01.2014 - 01.2018
Journeyman Licence - Carpentry
Carpenters Union